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Texture Knitting

Would you like to learn how to knit beautiful textures? We have tutorial videos to guide you through creating bobbles, cables, seed stitch, brioche, smocking, blackberry stitch, wave patterns and many more stunning techniques.

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How to work an I-cord edge, back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to work an I-cord edge both from the right side and from the wrong side. In this video the 6 first / 6 last stitches after the I-cord edge are worked in garter stitches (= the stitches are knitted on every row). At the beginning of the row from the right side, work like this: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1, work 6 garter stitches. Work stockinette stitch. At the end of the row from the right side, work like this: Work 6 garter stitches, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1. At the beginning of the row from the wrong side, work like this: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1, work 6 garter stitches. Work stockinette stitch. At the end of the row from the wrong side, work like this: Work 6 garter stitches, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
7:38
Fair Isle - 2 color knitting - continental

In this video we are following a chart back and forth on needles, knitting with two colors. The color that not is knitted is following behind the work when knitting RS rows. Make sure it's not too tight or too loose. If more than 3 sts in a row of one of the colors, then twist the yarns for every 3 sts, by picking up the working yarn alternately above and under the yarn following on the back. When working WS rows have the yarn following in front of work, again make sure you have the right tension on the thread. Note - if a color not is used all the way at the end of the row, you can drop it, but if it will be used at the beginning of the next row, then keep carry it a long by twisting around the working yarn. Don't worry if it's a bit uneven, it will even out a lot when blocking.
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Fair Isle - 2 color knitting UK/US

In this video we are following a chart back and forth on needles, knitting with two colors. The color that not is knitted is following behind the work when knitting RS rows. Make sure it's not too tight or too loose. If more than 3 sts in a row of one of the colors, then twist the yarns for every 3 sts. When working WS rows have the yarn following in front of work, again make sure you have the right tension on the thread. Note - if a color not is used all the way at the end of the row, you can drop it, but if it will be used at the beginning of the next row, then keep carry it a long by twisting around the working yarn. Don't worry if it's a bit uneven, it will even out a lot when blocking.
2:29
Stockinette/stocking stitch

Stockinette is the most common technique to create an even surface on the outside of your garment. Working back and forth on the needles as we do in the video, you knit all sts on all rows from right side. On the wrong side rows you purl all stitches. When working in the round on circular needles or sock needles, you knit all sts on every round.
1:49
Garter stitch

When working garter stitch back and forth on needle you knit the stitches on every row. This is what we are showing in this video, using the continental method of knit stitches. When working garter in the round on a circular needle or sock needles you will have to knit one round, then purl one round, and then repeat these two rounds alternating. Note! When working in garter st your gauge i.e number of rows in height, will increase compared to working in stockinette.
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Circular needle - around in garter st

This is how you work garter stitch in the round on a circular needle. Purl one round, knit one round, purl one round and then knit one... repeat this for garter.
3:06
Ribbing K1,P1

Working in rib gives an elastic piece that is great for cuffs and edges. It’s important that all knitted stitches comes above knitted stitches, and all purled stitches come above the purled stitches. In the video we are knitting 1 and purling 1 (K1, P1). 1st row (RS): K1, P1, continue like this until end of row, turn. 2nd row (WS): P1 above P1, K1 above K1. Continue like this until end of row, turn. Repeat 1st and 2nd row until rib has desired measure in height.
3:34
Edge stitches in garter

When knitting a piece you have 1 stitch in each side of your work that is an edge stitch. The edge stitch are usually not included in the pattern, and there are different ways to work the edge stitches. This depends on what kind of edge it is, if it will be sewn later like a side seam, if it will be open like on a scarf or a front edge of a jacket. Edge sts in garter st - this is good when you want a nice firm edge on a piece that you later will sew inside or pick up sts from. Knit the edge sts on every row, and you will have your edge sts in garter st.
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Edge stitches in stockinette

When knitting a piece you have 1 stitch in each side of your work that is an edge stitch. The edge stitch are usually not included in the pattern, and there are different ways to work the edge stitches. This depends on what kind of edge it is, if it will be sewn later like a side seam, if it will be open like on a scarf or a front edge of a jacket. Edge sts in stockinette - this is great when you are working a piece in stockinette and using a heavier yarn. Then you don't want a thick side seam, and you want to be able to sew in the outer stitch edge. Knit the edge sts on rows from RS, and purl the edge sts on rows from WS.
3:03
Edge stitches in slip st, chain edge

When knitting a piece you have 1 stitch in each side of your work that is an edge stitch. The edge stitch are usually not included in the pattern, and there are different ways to work the edge stitches. This depends on what kind of edge it is, if it will be sewn later like a side seam, if it will be open like on a scarf or a front edge of a jacket. Slip st edge / chain edge - this is great when you want a nice and decorative edge, like on a scarf or a front edge on a jacket. To get this nice looking twisted slip st along the edge, on every row you slip the 1st stitch as if you would knit it, and you purl the last st on every row.
4:06
Bind-off edge with picot

In this DROPS video we show you have to cast off with a picot edge. In the video we work like this: K 1, (* insert right needle in between the first 2 sts on left needle (i.e. between sts on needle, not through sts), make 1 YO on right needle, pull YO forwards between sts and slip YO on left needle *, repeat from *-* 2 more times (= 3 new sts on left needle). ** K first st on left needle, pass first st on right needle over last st worked **), repeat from **-** 5 times in total and repeat from (-) along the entire row until 1 st remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through last st. To see a pattern with a picot edge, go to: DROPS 168-14 To see a pattern with a similar picot edge, go to: DROPS 169-8
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How to bind off with a picot edge on a rib

In this DROPS video we show how to bind off with a picot on a rib. Knit 1, * insert right needle between the next 2 stitches (not through the stitches), make 1 yarn over, pull the yarn over between the stitches and place on left needle *, work from *-* 2 more times (= 3 yarn overs on left needle), knit and cast off 7 stitches (= 1 stitch + 3 yarn overs + 3 stitches). Work from *-* and bind off 7 stitches in the same way along the whole edge. When there are not enough stitches to work another picot, bind off the remaining stitches as usual. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to work a fan with increases between stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to work a fan between 2 stitches and at the same time increases 5 stitches * Insert needle in space with marker thread, make 1 yarn over and pull yarn to the front of piece, knit 1 *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total (= 5 yarn overs on needle). NOTE: Make sure that the yarn overs have the same length (it is important to avoid tight yarn overs to make the knitting gauge correct vertically). On next round knit the yarn overs. You can also decreases fewer / increase more stitches and remember to read the pattern how long the yarn over should be. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You MUST read the pattern and look at chart, if it is, to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this fan by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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How to work a fan with increases in a stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to work a fan in a stitch and at the same time increases 5 stitches * Insert needle in stitch with marker thread, make 1 yarn over and pull yarn to the front of piece, knit 1 *, repeat from *-* 5 times in total (= 5 yarn overs on needle). NOTE: Make sure that the yarn overs have the same length (it is important to avoid tight yarn overs to make the knitting gauge correct vertically). On next round knit the yarn overs. You can also decreases fewer / increase more stitches and remember to read the pattern how long the yarn over should be. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You MUST read the pattern and look at chart, if it is, to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this fan by clicking on one of the pictures below.
3:37
Double Pointed needles - Garter st

Work in garter st in the round on double pointed needles. 1st round: P, 2nd round: K, repeat 1st and 2nd round.
6:12
Wave pattern

The video shows how to generally create a wave pattern on a knitted garment by working decreases and yarn overs. In this video we are following a pattern repeat with 17 sts in width and 4 rows in height. 1st row (RS): K2 tog 3 times, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K2 tog 3 times. 2nd row (WS: K all sts (they will be purled seen from RS) 3rd row: K all sts 4th row: P all sts
13:53
How to work wave pattern after charts

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 and A.2 to the Good Night Baby blanket in DROPS Baby 33-4. We work 2 rapports after the charts and we have already casted up 42 stitches + 3 edge stiches in each side (= 48 stitches). This blanket is worked in DROPS Baby Merino, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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Wave pattern in DROPS 163-17

In this DROPS video we show how to work chart A.1 in DROPS 163-17. We work 3 edge stitches on each side and works A.1 2 times the width. We've already worked A.1 2 times in height and start video with row 6 in the chart from the WS. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern to this blanket, go to: DROPS 163-17
17:54
Lace: Chart M.1 in 118-16

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart M.1 in 118-16, but REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. We have already worked 2 repeats of M.1 To see the pattern to this skirt where this lacepattern is use, go to: DROPS 118-16
4:59
Zigzag knit

In this video we cast on 40 sts with Snow, K2 rows. Then: Row 1: work this row with dec as a start off for the zigzag pattern; in the center of each repeat dec by slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso and then K2 tog as shown in the chart on the pattern. Row 2 (WS): P all sts Row 3 (RS): dec as on row 1, in addition inc 1 st each side of each pattern repeat by K2 in 1 st. Repeat row 2 and 3.
3:56
Bobble - knitted

Knit 5 sts in the same st as follows: knit 1, yarn over needle, knit 1, yarn over needle, knit 1, turn the piece, knit 5 rows of stockinette sts over these 5 sts. Now lift 2nd st on right needle over 1st st, 3rd st over 1st st, 4th st over 1st st and 5th st over 1st st = 1 st left.
3:31
Bobble - easy

In this DROPS video we show how to make an easy bobble knitting as follows: Work 4 sts in 1 st by working alternately in front and back loop of st 4 times. Work 4 rows in stockinette st back and forth over these 4 sts. Then pass 2nd st on right needle over 1st st and 3rd st over 1st st and finally 4th st over 1st st (= 1 st remain). REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 150-28
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Nupp - knitted

If you are doing lace knitting, you may have come across nupps. Nupps originates from Estonian knitting, and adds pretty texture. Nupps are like bobbles, and reminds of flower buds. In this DROPS Video we show two ways to work nupps, with both versions make sure to make really loose loops. Work a nupp by knit and make a yarn over a number of times into the same stitch, end with a knit stitch. Usually end when you have worked 5, 7 or 9 loops, depending on how big you want the nupp to be. Put all loops back on LH needle and knit all loops into 1 stitch. Tighten yarn and keep on knitting. Or... use a crochet hook to do the same thing. *Go through stitch, get yarn, make a yo on hook, repeat from * and end with going through stitch and getting the yarn, Then make a yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook = 1 stitch. Put this stitch back on RH needle, tighten and keep knitting.
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How to work a bubble over 6 rows

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a bubble over 6 rows stockinette stitch which is used in the felted trivet in DROPS Extra 0-1431. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique pattern by clicking on the picture below.